Are Silicone Injections Detectable in X Rays?

There may be immediate swelling after injection of silicone and longterm swelling that may be permanent. Early treatment of swelling is important with silicone injections. Our office specializes in the removal of silicone from the soft tissue of the face and body. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

My office specializes in silicone complications on the face and lips. There are some options to improve your condition, some surgical and some related to immune modulation.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Our office is the leading center for the removal of foreign body fillers in the United States. My approach is protocol based, beginning with an examination to determine the grade of inflammation using the Karamanoukian Grading Scale for Soft Tissue Inflammation. Silicone biopolymers and PMMA can...

Changes in the soft tissue after silicone injections are inevitable. Acute changes such as hardness, lumps, and infection necessitate immediate medical attention. Our office specializes in the acute and longterm management of silicone complications. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

This is a bad idea and it is not supported by the ASPS.  Diabetic or not, it should not be done.  This technique is not safe, nor has it been accepted by our plastic surgery community.  It is a technique that you'll hear about in other countries but not in the society of...

Liquid silicone has been injected into all areas of the body. Much to the dismay of many patients, these injections will cause longterm problems. Their use is not recommended. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles